Emap Performance in consumer PR review

Head of press and PR Maureen Corish said the review did not cover all of
Emap Performance's brands - which include the Kerrang!, Q and Smash Hits
franchises - but confirmed the imminent conclusion of several PR
contracts had prompted a review of much PR handling.

It is understood the consumer PR work for Kerrang! magazine and its
award ceremony has already been reviewed, with specialist music
promoters Hall or Nothing picking up the business.

It is the second major PR review to take place since Corish joined Emap
in April last year (PRWeek, 14 April 2001). On joining the firm, Corish
embarked on a complete review of all PR handling within her consumer,
trade and corporate remit.

Corish added that Emap Performance's relationship with retained
corporate agency The Braben Company is unaffected by the review.

Corish would not reveal the other titles that are being reviewed,
stating that it would be unfair for the agencies involved.

However, she confirmed that magazines, award ceremonies, radio and TV
stations were involved.

She said that the purpose of the review was to look at fresh ideas for
the group's PR work: 'I've been here just over a year and some of the PR
contracts are coming to a natural end, so it seems the right time to
have a look and maybe refresh the work we're doing and get some new
ideas in.'

'We're looking for people to bring new ideas to the table to get us more
coverage,' Corish added.

The Emap Performance division includes recent launches Smash Hits Radio
and Sneak magazine, as well as TV stations The Box, Kiss, Q and Smash
Hits.